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The first American who went to fight in Ukraine died in battle

Willie Kansel became the first American to die while participating in hostilities in Ukraine. The 22-year-old former Marine from Tennessee signed a contract with a private military firm and went to fight on the side of Ukraine, Willy's mother, Rebecca Cabrera, said. Read more about this story told the publication Voice of America.

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“He wanted to go to Ukraine because he believed in what the Ukrainians were fighting for, and he wanted to be a part of it, he wanted to help eliminate the conflict there so that it wouldn’t spill over here, and so that America wouldn’t have to involve more of its soldiers in it,” she explained. Cabrera.

Willie Kansel's widow, Brittany, was left with her 7-month-old son in her arms.

The US citizen worked with a private military company, where he signed up in addition to his full-time job as a corrections officer in Tennessee shortly before the war broke out in Ukraine in late February. Columnist.

“He always put everyone before himself,” Cabrera added.

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On March 12, he arrived in Poland and almost immediately was transported across the border to Ukraine as part of a unit, where there were other foreigners.

The military man was from Orange County (New York). According to his mother, he always made everyone laugh and reassure, "he was a man who got up when everyone else retreated."

A spokesman for the US State Department said the agency is "aware of these reports and is closely monitoring the situation."

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“We once again emphasize that US citizens should not go to Ukraine because of the ongoing armed conflict there, and also because the Americans can attract special attention of the Russian government’s intelligence agencies. US citizens already in Ukraine should leave the country immediately, provided it is safe to do so, using any commercial or private ground vehicles,” the US State Department said.

The death of the military was also commented on by the head of the White House, Joe Biden, writes LigaNet.

"It is very sad. A small child was left without a father,” the President stressed.

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